Plymouth City Council
Virtual School 3-16 Education Advocate
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Are you a passionate, knowledgeable, and pragmatic problem solver who’s ready to champion the education of children in care? The Virtual School is looking for a dedicated Education Advocate to join our team.
In this exciting role, you’ll take ownership of a ‘caseload’ of pupils who are attending schools both locally and across the country. Your mission? To ensure every child has access to the right education, is making strong progress, attending well, and benefits from a top-quality Personal Education Plan tailored to their needs.
You’ll be the driving force behind supporting these learners, working closely with schools, social care, and youth professionals - sometimes challenging them to put children’s best interests first. Plus, you’ll manage financial resources to back schools’ efforts and track the impact of this support to ensure it’s making a real difference.
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If you have a sound understanding of the phases of education, the qualifications and experience in school, social care, or youth work, and you’re ready to make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Role Details:
- Hours: 14.8 hours a week (across 3 days) for 42 weeks of the year (salary is pro-rata) aligning with term time working.
- Location: Hybrid of home, office, and educational setting working.
- Requirements: A full driving licence and car access is required.
- Disclosure & Barring Service Check: DBS Children’s Barred List & DBS Adult’s Barred List.
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We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.
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Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced, or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
Plymouth City Council is proud to be an Age Friendly Employer. We encourage applications from talented people at every stage of their career.
Contact:
For more information or an informal discussion please contact Joanna Burke, Deputy Headteacher of Virtual School - joanna.burke@plymouth.gov.uk
Closing Date: Monday 19 October 2026
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